Category: Fishing

If every dog has her day, every boatyard dog like Duff has a shot at winning the Boatyard Dog Trials in Rockland every summer.

A Boatyard Dog’s Dreams Come True in Rockland

6/21/2013 - Here's a challenge: The next time your dog is stretched out for a catnap in a cool spot, take a good, long look at her. You might notice the light whimper, the muzzle twitch, the jerking feet that are indicative of a doggy dream. Think your pup is enjoying a… SEE MORE

310 miles from Maine to Mystic, Connecticut. That's a lot of coastline in a small open boat!

Whaleboat Crew Aims to Row from Maine to Mystic

6/18/2013 - A team of boatbuilders from the Apprenticeshop in Rockland has embarked on an incredible journey indeed, rowing a 30' open whaleboat from Maine to Mystic, Connecticut. The crew of nine — seven apprentices and two instructors — worked all winter to build the historic whaleboat for the Charles W. Morgan. Six… SEE MORE

The number of fish — and fisherman — at the Cape Cod Canal is down so far this June.

Cape Cod Canal Striper Fishing: No Sure Bet This Year

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6/17/2013 - My sons and I have been quietly fishing the Cape Cod Canal quite a few times in the past month. Contrary to what many of the reports are saying, I will tell you that this place is no sure bet — just like all the other striper spots along the New… SEE MORE

Large stripers and some alligator blues have been chasing schools of menhaden into Narragansett Bay.

Striper Report: Big Fish Under the Menhaden

Fishing

6/5/2013 - It's been a good few days for big fish in the Bay. Good numbers of large stripers from 34-40 inches and big alligator blues in the 10-15 lb. range are chasing schools of large menhaden that are popping up here and there in 'Gansett Bay. We've been on it for… SEE MORE

Location is important to catching stripers, but equally important is tossing the right lures to the fish you find.

Striper Fishing Essentials: What’s Working, What’s Not

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5/28/2013 - I caught big numbers of schoolies in the Bay from shore in the nasty weather we had recently. While many fishermen will guess it's the spot I am fishing that is delivering the fish, I will tell you that is only half of the puzzle. I will also tell you… SEE MORE

My first keeper of the 2013 Striper season, a nice 15-16-pounder.

Striper Season Begins: First Keeper of 2013

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5/1/2013 - I was into a glut of fish along the south shore on April 29. I was catching mostly schoolies in the 10-24-inch size range. Most were falling for Cocahoes and teasers. I decided to try a swimmer, hoping for something bigger. The swimmer I used was a small 4-inch Bomber… SEE MORE

Cruise to Newfoundland and Greenland on the Wanderbird.

Belfast: A Waterfront That Really Works

4/30/2013 - Once dominated by poultry and fish processing, then targeted for condominiums and corporate offices, Belfast’s working waterfront could easily not exist. But there it is! Front Street Shipyard sits on the former site of a Stinson sardine cannery; in 2007, the site was slated for the $20 million Wakeag Landing… SEE MORE

New Concrete Floating Docks Nearing Completion

4/25/2013 - Construction of our new 128 Floating Concrete Docks will be complete in August, along with new fueling system, tackle shop, and Captain's Lounge. Stay Tuned! And come visit us in Key West . . . SEE MORE

4 Must-Have Lures for Spring Striper Fishing

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4/8/2013 - Early spring striper fishing is right around the corner. Favorable conditions are coming in the next week. As of right now, I know of no stripers that have been taken along the oceanfront, and I know a good number of fishermen who have tried. But a warm-up started on Sunday… SEE MORE

Spring in Maine: Seabirds and the Beauty of Camouflage

3/29/2013 - Decorative eggs are often associated with bright or pastel colors, however Mother Nature has provided many bird species with their own naturally beautiful eggs. Just because they are drab and camouflaged does not make them boring, in my view. Plus, those neat little packages will hopefully develop into exquisite, wild… SEE MORE

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